dormouse theatre

UPCOMING
SHOWS

All shows are 18+ to enter.

Sun, Feb 09
Season Pass 2025
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Feb 09, 2025, 9:19 PM – Apr 20, 2025, 11:50 PM
Kalamazoo, 1030 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, USA
Enjoy all six and save!
Thu, Mar 20
Misfit Variety Show
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Mar 20, 2025, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Kalamazoo, 1030 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, USA
Host Lauren LoGiudice (“fierce” - The New York Times) assembles a rotating cast of eclectic comedians to create a comedy experience for those who don't fit the mold.
Sat, Mar 29
Sparkle Motion featuring Joanna Abel
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Mar 29, 2025, 8:00 PM – Mar 30, 2025, 10:30 PM
Kalamazoo, 1030 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, USA
A dazzling belly dance showcase!
Sat, Apr 05
Dormouse Disco
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Apr 05, 2025, 9:00 PM – Apr 06, 2025, 12:00 AM
Kalamazoo, 1030 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, USA
Silent Disco with Tarrow, Soular Spice, Business Socks, and Lumani
Wed, Apr 09
David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet
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Apr 09, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Kalamazoo, 1030 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, USA
Presented by Citizens Climate Lobby. A unique documentary screening. Free admission. RSVP requested.
Thu, Apr 10
American Movie & Coven - Film Screening
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Apr 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Kalamazoo, 1030 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, USA
See American Movie (1999) & Coven (1997) on the big screen! Come early for the pre-show and collaborative recommendations, stay for the film. Presented by Monoform Cinema
Sat, Apr 12
A Rueful Noise, Mighty Big Rig, and Airplane Weather
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Apr 12, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Kalamazoo, 1030 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, USA
Indie Glam Rock baby.
Fri, Apr 25
Rhinoceros
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Apr 25, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Kalamazoo, 1030 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, USA
A small town is besieged by one roaring citizen who becomes a rhinoceros and proceeds to trample on the social order.
Sat, Apr 26
Rhinoceros
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Apr 26, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Kalamazoo, 1030 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, USA
A small town is besieged by one roaring citizen who becomes a rhinoceros and proceeds to trample on the social order.
Fri, May 02
Rhinoceros
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May 02, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Kalamazoo, 1030 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, USA
A small town is besieged by one roaring citizen who becomes a rhinoceros and proceeds to trample on the social order.
Fri, May 09
Jonathan Moody, Asphalt
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May 09, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Kalamazoo, 1030 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, USA
Original jazz fusion in the vein of Weather Report, Return to Forever, Bob James and Stanley Clarke
Sat, May 10
The Odyssey Of Homer
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May 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Kalamazoo, 1030 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, USA
Presented by Ants in the Hall, a Detroit based comedy troupe that specializes in semi-scripted, mostly improvised live performances, you can look forward to a classic Greek comedy told in a way it's never been told before.
Fri, May 16
Ten Peso Version, Vanity Plates, Kennedy Perez
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May 16, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Kalamazoo, 1030 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, USA
A night of indie rock, funk, & blues influenced music.
Sat, May 17
Mystical Hot Chocolate Endeavors
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May 17, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Kalamazoo, 1030 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, USA
Live shoegaze music.
Sat, May 24
Night of 1,000 Rihannas
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May 24, 2025, 8:00 PM – May 25, 2025, 10:00 PM
Kalamazoo, 1030 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, USA
Get ready for an unforgettable night of non-stop Rihanna, featuring a full lineup of show-stopping performances that capture the essence of her iconic career!
Fri, Jun 20
Silver Foxes
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Jun 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Kalamazoo, 1030 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, USA
A contemporary comedy taking place in a time worn but iconic mid-century Palm Springs home.
Fri, Jul 18
Betty's Summer Vacation
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Jul 18, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Kalamazoo, 1030 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, USA
An outrageous play and a dark spoof commenting on the media's obsession with sensationalizing events and its ability to cater to our fascination with notorious behavior.
Sat, Aug 23
Night of 1,000 Bowies
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Aug 23, 2025, 8:00 PM – Aug 24, 2025, 10:00 PM
Kalamazoo, 1030 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, USA
Get ready to dive into a night dedicated to the legendary David Bowie. This immersive experience will showcase the Singer/Songwriter/Actor's incredible career through a diverse range of performances.

About dormouse

The Dormouse Theatre is a 100 seat venue* that produces its own unique brand of sketch comedy, as well as original, and non-traditional works. In addition, The Dormouse hosts and produces an array of performance artists throughout the season.

The setting is relaxed with eclectic seating options. Patrons will be able to chill before and after a show, while enjoying beverages and house made snacks from our rotating menu. The building itself is a fixture of the Kalamazoo community, as the Dormouse team has repurposed a one hundred and thirty year old church building.

First read through of Rhinoceros was spectacular and chilling. Can’t wait to unveil what we have in store. Opens April 25th. Tickets on sale now! Dormousetheatre.com

#theatre #kalamazoo #antifascism

Get ready for an unforgettable night of non-stop Rihanna, featuring a full lineup of show-stopping performances that capture the essence of her iconic career! Experience the magic of Rihanna's music through live singing, electrifying dance routines, mesmerizing lip-sync acts, and jaw-dropping surprises that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Unleash your inner Rihanna and take part in our costume contest! Channel your favorite Rihanna era, whether it's the "Good Girl Gone Bad" rebel, the "Umbrella" icon, or the "Work" queen. The most creative and impressive Rihanna look will win a fabulous prize!

Calling all aspiring performers! Do you dream of sharing the stage with Rihanna? Here's your chance! We're looking for talented singers, dancers, and entertainers to join our Rihanna tribute night. If you've got what it takes to wow the crowd, contact us at info@dormousetheatre.com for more information.

This is your chance to immerse yourself in the world of Rihanna, surrounded by fellow fans who share your passion. Get your tickets now and prepare for a night of music, dance, and pure Rihanna magic!

#rihanna #performerswanted #nightof1000 #kalamazoo #dormousetheatre

@a_rueful_noise @mightybigrig @airplane_weather_band

@tenpesoversionband @kennedy_riviello @manatee_fates let’s boogie!

@monoformcinema presents a film Screening of Portrait Of A Lady On Fire, March 13th. Tickets and info at Dormousetheatre.com

#dormousetheatre #kalamazoo #nightof1000dollys

***Auditions*** March 15th and 16th 3-5pm @dormousetheatre. Scenes will be provided, no need to prepare anything in advance.
SILVER FOXES is a contemporary comedy taking place in a time worn but iconic mid-century Palm Springs home. The plot revolves around Chuck and Benny, two 60ish gay men, now ex-lovers, still figuring out their post-relationship relationship. While their buddy Jerry’s much younger lover is in town, they discover their oldest and dearest friend, Cecil, has been forced back into the closet while living in a homophobic independent living facility. This “chosen family” is forced to take charge of Cecil’s future in order to help him live out his life with pride and dignity. Thematically the play explores gentrification, home and body maintenance, and the realities of growing older at all ages in the LGBTQ+ community.
Casting
CHUCK – 60ish, retired army officer, masculine type with fussy OCD tendencies
BENNY – 60ish, ex-politico with a big heart and a short fuse
*NIKA – 30ish, smart, stylish woman with a blunt haircut
THE TWINK – 20’s-30’s, shallow, vain gym bunny
CECIL – 60’s-70’s, effeminate man who’s always the life of the party
*TRISH – 30ish, Nika’s wife, smart, stylish with a blunt haircut
*MISS SWENSON – 40ish, no nonsense, puritanical woman
*HELENE – 50ish, voluptuous, tipsy neighbor
*30ISH PREPPY MAN – in tennis whites and headband
*60ISH BEAR TYPE – party guest with muscles, paunch and handlebar moustache
*JERRY – a voice on the phone, pre-recorded

*The seven starred roles and all played by the same female actor

Join your hosts @slaptailsquad for show and a party!
RSVP requested at Dormousetheatre.com Suggested donation and 21+.

Pour yourself a cup of ambition and get ready for Night Of A 1000 Dollys featuring @jessiphillipsmusic @coldphone @lil_queenie_lou @yeswayrayray @hopiejopie Annabelle Sunday, Consolidated Industies and your Host @carter_thumper Tickets at Dormousetheatre.com

Great vibes tonight. Hit up their band camp, they deserve a listen. @petalwaveband from Ann Arbor and @noahsamuelmusic @noahrothmusic @winefredrtmusic from Chi town.

Come enjoy some great Sunday vibes with us 2/23.

#allages #livemusic #kalamazoomusic

#dormousetheatre #kalamazoo #theatre #comedy #liveperformance #improv #lipsync

The performer line up is in!!!! 🔥🔥🔥@jessiphillipsmusic @coldphone @lil_queenie_lou @yeswayrayray @hopiejopie Annabelle Sunday, Consolidated Industies and your Host @carter_thumper

@antsinthehall and @laurenlogi put on their traveling shoes and bring the fun to the Dormouse.

#sketch #improv #comedy #liveperformance #dormousetheatre

Hey hey just announced! Chicago based artists @musicbysamuelaaron & @noahrothmusic will be at the Dormouse Feb. 23 celebrating the release of their duo project “Two Of Us”. With them will be @winefredrtmusic and Ann Arbor’s @petalwaveband Doors at 6pm. All Ages Show.

#indie #folk #shoegaze #dormousetheatre #livemusic

Season passes now on sale. Enjoy all six productions and save. For more info and to purchase your pass visit dormousetheatre.com.

#dormousetheatre #liveperformance #Kalamazoo #nightof1000

See The Watermelon Woman (1996) on the big screen! Come early for the pre-show and collaborative recommendations, stay for the film.

An iconic film that seamlessly blends romance, comedy, and political themes of Black queer oppression.

The wry, incisive debut feature by Cheryl Dunye gave cinema something bracingly new and groundbreaking: a vibrant representation of Black lesbian identity by a Black lesbian filmmaker. Dunye stars as Cheryl, a video-store clerk and aspiring director whose interest in forgotten Black actresses leads her to investigate an obscure 1930s performer known as The Watermelon Woman, whose story proves to have surprising resonances with Cheryl’s own life as she navigates a new relationship with a white girlfriend (Guinevere Turner). Balancing breezy romantic comedy with a serious inquiry into the history of Black and queer women in Hollywood, The Watermelon Woman slyly rewrites long-standing constructions of race and sexuality on-screen, introducing an important voice in American cinema.

Doors at 6:30pm, pre-show at 7pm, and the feature will start at 7:30pm. Arrive early to grab popcorn and drinks, and to share recommendations with everyone.

***AUDITIONS*** for Rhinoceros by Eugene Ionesco will be held 2/22 and 2/23 at 2pm at the Dormouse Theatre. Actors will be asked to read excerpts with scene partners. No prepared material is required. Questions can directed to info@dormousetheatre.com

Get ready for a night of glitz, glamour, and good ol’ country fun as we celebrate the one and only Dolly Parton! This exuberant evening will showcase the multifaceted talent of this iconic singer, songwriter, and actress through a variety of performances, including live singing, lively lip-syncs, and other creative interpretations of Dolly’s extensive catalog.

Embrace the spirit of Dolly and come dressed as your favorite version of this country music legend! Whether you channel her early years in a gingham dress and pigtails, rock her iconic 80s look with big hair and rhinestones, or put your own unique spin on her classic style, we encourage you to let your creativity shine.

Don your best Dolly attire and enter our costume contest for a chance to win fabulous prizes and earn the admiration of your fellow Dolly devotees.

Do you dream of belting out “Jolene” or bringing “9 to 5” to life? If you’re interested in performing in this Dolly Parton extravaganza or any of our other Night of 1,000 events, we want to hear from you! Email us at info@dormousetheatre.com to showcase your talent and share your love for Dolly.
Tickets at dormousetheatre.com

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